"MALMO" SOLD

 5 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Lounge, 2 Dining, Office/Studio, Workroom, Laundry, Cellar, OSP.

Designed in the 19th Century by one of Bendigo's renowned architect's William Beebe for one of Bendigo's well known and oldest residents Mr Karl Van Damme the President of the Bendigo Hospital, Justice of the Peace and the local tobacconist. Mr Van Damme was a literary contributor to the “Argus” and the “Australasian”, an elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and a relative of Napoleon's General Van Damme. 

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MALMO on View Hill reflects one of Beebe’s favourite styles the Queen Anne Revival, it includes many eclectic features like the high-pitched roof, hips and gables that feature a fully restored and original roof with Pierre Saccoman St Henri French Marseille Tiles “Award winning at the 1888 Centennial International Exhibition”.

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MALMO is one of Bendigo most iconic well-known homes standing prominently and proudly on the corner or View Street and Valentine Street giving you instant access to the city fringe lifestyle second to none. Tastefully and lovingly restored inside and out to enhance the period details and quality this house rightfully deserved. Apple-blossom hedge to keep the sunken gardens, tuck pointed red brick construction, elaborate ribbed chimneys, highly detailed fretwork, full height bay windows, original lead-light and stained glass, vaulted ceilings, exquisite plaster work, marble topped open fireplaces and hearth's by Australian master tiler Ian Freemantle, polished timber floors and exceptional light fittings.

Original tessellated tiles grace the entry and it opens to an awe-inspiring foyer showcasing an elaborate Kauri Pine staircase and ornate balustrade finished off with the finest Brinton’s carpet By Appointment of Her Majesty The Queen. The main staircase leads you up to the landing and a breathtaking vaulted ceiling, three large period bedrooms, a large balcony, walk in robe, fully renovated luxury bathroom with marble floor in-keeping with the true style and grace of this period family residence.

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The master bedroom is exceptionally large with an exquisite vaulted ceiling, plaster work, open fire place and stunning original arched lead-light windows overlooking View Street, the second bedroom has a stunning antique French 8 arm chandelier adorning the plastered ceiling, open fire place and full height bay windows with views out over Coolock House and the Cathedral, the third bedroom has a beautiful vaulted ceiling an option for an open fireplace, a confessional and equally breathtaking views.

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Heading back downstairs a large professional office or fifth bedroom flanks the entry with full height bay windows, the formal elegant sitting room has amazing stained-glass features and an oval window designed and set within a split chimney, polished floors and an exquisite plaster ceiling.

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The grand dining room with open fireplace is very decadent, it showcases an impressive 14-seater period dining table a true testament to its size and grandeur. 

There is a second lounge/sitting room and second fully renovated luxury marble floored bathroom with claw-foot bath. A stunning Victorian Ash staircase leading up to a tasteful attic style bedroom with Juliet balcony.

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There is a well-equipped entertainer’s kitchen fully stocked with Miele appliances dual ovens, dishwasher, range, gas cook top and coffee machine. The informal kitchen/dining also holds an 8-seater dining table, substantial butler’s pantry, bar/wine room and a wall of picture windows overlooking the extensive rear gardens.

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The alfresco area leads down to the laundry, workshop, underground cellar, studio/hobby room and garage. The well-established gardens hold hidden treasures a cascading waterfall fishpond and a cedar of Lebanon almost as old as the house itself. There is  an extensive plant selection, paved areas, Neil Tait ironwork and arbors all hidden away in your private walled garden, set on a grand allotment of over 1330sqm, the convenience of dual access and off street parking and still room to put your own mark on it.

 5 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Lounge, 2 Dining, Office/Studio, Workroom, Laundry, Cellar, OSP 

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